Alternative Education Placement Asst. Long Term

Alternative Education Placement Asst. Long Term

Amarillo ISD, North Heights Alternative School — Amarillo, Texas.

• Job : 5695460
• Final date to receive applications: May 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
• Posted: May 06, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Immediately

Open Until Filled

Supervise students assigned to Alternative Educational Placement for disciplinary reasons while providing behavioral and academic support. Maintain a highly structured and orderly environment.

Minimum

Education/Certification:

• High School Diploma & meet the District’s formal academic assessment required by Every Student Succeeds Act
• Associates (or higher) degree OR 48 college credit hours
• Valid Texas Educational Aide Certificate
• Meet the rigorous standard of quality required by the district

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

• Work with students who have difficulty with academics, behavior, and social skills
• Possess sufficient education to have basic skills in reading, writing and math
• Follow written and/or oral directions and to exercise good judgment
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with students, parents and school personnel
• Certified in Handle with Care (training provided by District)
• Maintain professional demeanor under stress

Work

Conditions:

• Tools/Equipment Used:
  Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals
• Posture:
  Sitting, standing, kneeling, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
• Motion:
  Full range of motion- walking, mild running including student restraint
• Lifting:
  Lifting and carrying up to 75 pounds including student restraint
• Environment:
  Ability to respond to tasks and/or behaviors quickly; acute or corrected vision and hearing
• Regular attendance is an essential function

Minimum Experience:

• Two years’ experience working with secondary school age students and parents- preferred.
• This experience may be work in church-related school, day camps, youth groups, and private schools, or similar experiences.

• Supervise students assigned to AEP at all times.
• Work closely with classroom teacher(s) in the areas of English /Language Arts;
  Mathematics;
  Science;
  History; and Self-discipline to create and maintain an orderly and highly structured classroom.
• Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events when required.
• Provide on-going academic and behavioral support to students.
• Give appropriate praise and strive to ensure that each student is successful.
• Ensure student safety of those assigned to Long Term AEP.
• Intervene physically using approved Handle with Care techniques when necessary to prevent student injury to self or others.
• Manage student behavior and administer discipline according to board policies, administrative regulations, and Individual Education Plans (IEP).
• Facilitate relationships between co-workers, supervisors, students and parents.
• Distribute, collect, and check student assignments for accuracy.
• Maintain student files.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Abide by State and Federal laws, District policies, campus expectations and Texas Educator Code of Ethics.
• Perform such other tasks & assume such other responsibilities as may be assigned.

• Position Type: Full-Time
• Salary: $15.64 Per Hour
• Job Categories: Support Staff >
  Supervisory Aide

• Melody Stephenson , Principal
• NORTH HEIGHTS ALTERNATIVE SCH
• Phone:
• Email: melody.stephenson